this easy memory trick.  Ever forget if you’ve feed the dog or taken your meds”  No more – not if you pat your head as you do the task.  Making an unusual, unnecessary physical movement shakes you out of autopilot mode, helping your brain pay more attention to what you are doing, says study author Mark McDaniel, Ph.D, a psychology professor at Washington University in Missouri.

the benefits of getting at least seven hours of sleep a night.

You’ll be three times less likely to catch the common cold because of stronger immune system, according to Carnegie Mellon University researchers.
You’ll be 73% more   apt to be thin because sleep stabilizes secretion of hormones that influence appetite and weight.
You’ll be smarter because getting a full night’s sleep helps you to perform better on tests measuring memory, creativity and problem-solving skills.

Betcha didn’t know…this trick for improving your memory.  After studying something you’d like to remember, like perhaps a grocery list (see Kate’s Escapades – The List),  try moving your eyes rapidly from side to side a few times.  According to Woman’s World magazine, this trick helps boost memory by 10% by triggering interaction between your brain’s hemispheres, thus improving the communication between cells.

Enjoy your Coffee Break!